About us

North East Piano Festival is presented and administered by North East Piano Festival Committee and operates in accordance with the standards and guidelines of the British & International Federation of Festivals (BIFF). All adjudicators are independent professionals who adhere strictly to conflict of interest policies, ensuring fairness, integrity and high artistic standards throughout the Festival.

A Festival Powered by Volunteers

North East Piano Festival is proudly run by a dedicated team of volunteers. On the Festival day in June, our team generously gives their time and energy to ensure the event runs smoothly and efficiently.

All members of our Festival team serve on a voluntary basis and are not financially remunerated. Their commitment reflects our shared passion for music education and the development of young pianists.

We are always grateful for offers of support. Volunteer roles are varied and may include: preparing rooms and setting up signage, assisting at reception and certificate desks, guiding participants and audience members within the venue and providing general on-the-day support.

If you would like to volunteer — whether for a few hours or for the full day — we would be delighted to hear from you.

With a commitment to high-quality music education and artistic excellence, Sam Tse established the North East Piano Festival to provide a regional platform for young pianists to perform, grow, and be inspired.

Sam Tse | Piano

North East Piano Festival President

Festival Committee

President

Sam Tse

Chairman

Connie Chan

Treasurer

Alison Ki

Safeguarding Officer

Richard Loughran

Committee Members

QinQin Chen

Hailey Doyle